Ryutai Kogyo GTF, ATF, GTV & ATV Variable Area Flowmeters

Ryutai Kogyo GTF, ATF, GTV and ATV variable area flowmeters provide direct visual indication of compatible liquid and gas flow.

  • GTF: glass measuring tube with metal connection options.
  • ATF: acrylic measuring tube with metal connection options.
  • GTV: glass measuring tube with PVC connections.
  • ATV: acrylic measuring tube with PVC connections.
  • Vertical installation with bottom-to-top flow.

Ryutai Kogyo GTF, ATF, GTV & ATV Variable Area Flowmeters

The Ryutai Kogyo GTF, ATF, GTV and ATV Series provide direct visual indication of liquid or gas flow in a vertical pipeline. A float moves inside a transparent tapered tube, allowing the instantaneous flow rate to be read against the calibrated scale.

GTF and GTV use glass measuring tubes; ATF and ATV use acrylic measuring tubes. GTV and ATV provide PVC connection options for compatible piping systems. Choose the series, construction and scale to suit the fluid, operating conditions and pipe connection.

Key Features

  • Local flow indication through a transparent measuring tube.
  • Configurations for compatible liquids and gases.
  • Accuracy of ±2% of full scale for the specified configuration.
  • Nominal 10:1 measuring range, subject to the selected scale and construction.
  • Material and connection options for different installations.
  • Optional alarm outputs on suitable configurations.
  • Standard vertical mounting with flow from bottom to top.

Compare the Four Series

SeriesMeasuring tubeConnection constructionSelection focus
GTF Glass Metal connection options General process installations
ATF Acrylic Metal connection options Normal-temperature applications
GTV Glass PVC-U; selected PVC-C configurations Compatible chemical and pure-water piping
ATV Acrylic PVC-U Compatible PVC piping at normal temperatures

GTF and ATF Specifications

SpecificationGTF SeriesATF Series
Measuring tube Glass tapered tube Transparent acrylic tapered tube
Listed sizes for metal-flange versions 10A–80A 15A–150A
Measured fluids Compatible liquids and gases Compatible liquids and gases, including water and air at normal temperatures
Accuracy ±2% of full scale ±2% of full scale
Nominal measuring range 10–100% of the selected full-scale value 10–100% of the selected full-scale value
Operating temperature Metal float: 0–100°C; PVC-U float: 0–50°C; PTFE float: 0–70°C. Other components may impose lower limits. 0–40°C
Working pressure Depends on size and construction; see the reference table below Depends on size and construction; see the reference table below
Construction options SUS304 standard; SUS316 and lined constructions available for selected configurations SUS304 standard; alternative metal and PVC-U-lined constructions for selected configurations
Connections Flanged or threaded configurations; specify size, standard and flange face JIS 10K FF flange standard on the listed metal-flange version; other connections require confirmation
Installation Vertical, bottom-to-top flow as standard Vertical, bottom-to-top flow

These are series-level selection details. Confirm the complete meter specification before ordering; ratings for one construction must not be applied to another.

GTF Glass Tube Flowmeter

GTF offers glass-tube flow indication with a choice of wetted materials, float designs and pipe connections. Suitable configurations accommodate higher fluid temperatures than the acrylic-tube ATF.

Ryutai Kogyo GTF glass tube variable area flowmeter

Ryutai Kogyo GTF flowmeter construction and configuration details

ATF Acrylic Tube Flowmeter

ATF provides local flow indication for compatible fluids at normal temperatures. Its acrylic tube and available larger sizes offer an alternative where the fluid, pressure and temperature suit this construction.

Ryutai Kogyo ATF acrylic tube variable area flowmeter

Ryutai Kogyo ATF flowmeter construction and configuration details

The illustrations show example configurations. Confirm dimensions, materials and options against the specification for the meter being supplied.

GTV & ATV Flowmeters with PVC Connections

GTV combines a glass tube with PVC-U connections, rated 0–50°C. Selected PVC-C versions are rated 0–70°C. ATV combines an acrylic tube with PVC-U connections, rated 0–40°C.

Ryutai Kogyo GTV glass tube variable area flowmeter

Ryutai Kogyo ATV glass tube variable area flowmeter

Both offer ±2% full-scale accuracy, nominal 10:1 ranges and standard JIS 10K FF flanges. Working pressure depends on size and construction. Check all wetted materials, including seals, for chemical compatibility.

Earlier PVC Model References

Ryutai identifies GTV with the earlier GTF PVC-connection version, and ATV with the earlier ATF PVC-connection version. These designations do not replace all GTF/ATF models. Confirm the complete order code and dimensions for replacements.

GTF and ATF Working Pressure by Size

The following values are the maximum working pressures listed for the metal-flange series configurations. They are gauge pressures and do not override any lower limit imposed by the selected materials or operating conditions.

SeriesNominal sizeMaximum working pressure
GTF 10A, 15A, 20A 1.0 MPa gauge / 10 bar gauge
GTF 25A 0.8 MPa gauge / 8 bar gauge
GTF 40A, 50A 0.6 MPa gauge / 6 bar gauge
GTF 65A, 80A 0.4 MPa gauge / 4 bar gauge
ATF 15A, 20A, 25A 0.4 MPa gauge / 4 bar gauge
ATF 40A, 50A, 65A, 80A 0.5 MPa gauge / 5 bar gauge
ATF 100A 0.4 MPa gauge / 4 bar gauge
ATF 125A 0.3 MPa gauge / 3 bar gauge
ATF 150A 0.2 MPa gauge / 2 bar gauge

Selecting the Flow Scale

A single meter is calibrated for a specified fluid and measuring range. The overall series coverage must not be treated as the measuring range of every meter.

  • Liquids: provide the fluid name, density, viscosity and operating temperature, together with minimum, normal and maximum flow.
  • Gases: provide the gas composition, operating pressure and temperature, and whether the required flow units refer to actual or standard conditions.
  • Scale units: specify the required units, such as L/min, L/h or m³/h, and the intended full-scale value.
  • Alarm outputs: specify whether one or two alarm points are needed. Availability depends on size, float and construction.

Installation Considerations

Install the meter vertically in the specified flow direction and support the pipework to avoid strain on the measuring tube. Account for pressure surges and material compatibility. Acrylic tubes require particular care where solvents or cleaning chemicals may be present.

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Need Help Selecting a Variable Area Flowmeter?

Contact Seacom with the fluid, flow range, operating pressure and temperature, pipe size and connection standard. For a replacement, include photographs of the existing meter, its scale and model marking so we can check the appropriate GTF, ATF, GTV or ATV configuration.

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